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Penderic

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Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes.
« on: February 15, 2015, 01:43:00 AM »
This looks cool. A wheel with spokes that act like little shocks, and when powered, can propel the wheel down the road. Hmm.. put a seat and handlebars on a bigger version and ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTIpdtv_AK8

I can see the shortcomings: no self start, the steering process needs two units with alternating steps, and the stability at slow speeds. Well, maybe a internal gyro or two would solve some of those. Cool!

I can see the Isle of Man version already!  :D
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Re: Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes.
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2015, 10:40:24 AM »
Right turns could be hard on your arm!   :BEER:
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Re: Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes.
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2015, 10:49:17 AM »
According to my crystal ball, one day we will have a wheel that is completely round, and not need such gizmos.
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Re: Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes.
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2015, 04:39:38 PM »
  Yer dreamin.
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Re: Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes.
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2015, 04:48:25 PM »
OK , but where do I sit  ??? :D
 
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Re: Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes.
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2015, 05:31:58 PM »
I would think the Manx would be all over that.  :BEER:
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Re: Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes.
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2015, 08:25:55 PM »
Speculative fiction has gone there...


http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/content.asp?Bnum=117
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